Misconstrued and Misused: Defining Terms to Disarm Conflict
Addressing the political disputes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict starts with clarity in language and the definition of key terms.
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August 4, 2026
A Personal Lens on Colonial Histories – Australia and Palestine
The concept of an unpopulated land has been used to disenfranchise both Indigenous in Australia and Palestinians in Israel.
January 12, 2026
Claytons Country
Claytons: the drink you have when you’re not having a drink. A brand for the fake, the substitute, the stand-in – Australia’s own way of pretending, performing the ritual of…
January 11, 2026
Genocide in Gaza? Policy and the Legacy of Zionist Settler Colonialism
Avi Shlaim views Israel's Gaza policies as settler-colonialism leading to ethnic cleansing & genocide, rooted in Zionism's history of displacement.
December 11, 2025
“Zionist Alternative Facts” – A Look at Claims vs. Reality in Gaza
Investigation into human rights abuses in Gaza need urgent and independent verification.
August 31, 2025
The Zionist Lobby’s Lawfare Against Journalists and Academics in Australia: A Threat to Free Speech and Democratic Discourse
The Australian legal system needs to tackle the tactical lawfare employed by the Zionist lobby that curtails criticism at the expense of free speech.
June 1, 2025
Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Law / Racial Discrimination Act
Zionism and the Suppression of Dissent in Australia
Zionist advocacy groups aim to silence criticism and dissent through the legal system, both domestically and internationally.
May 23, 2025
The Faustian Bargain, Mephistopheles’ Philosophy and Zionism
Goethe's Faust provides a lesson for the ages.
May 20, 2025
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
The Pillars of Democracy: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of Law
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
April 12, 2025
The Clash of Perspectives: Julius Stone, Jewish Identity and the Zionist Imperative
Following the Holocaust, Julius Stone viewed the conception of Israel a practical necessity to prevent threat to the existence of the Jewish people.
March 17, 2025
A Life of Duty, Identity, and Controversy: The Story of Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs serves as a model for the integration of identity in public service, where the future of the world are paramount.
March 16, 2025
The Difference Between Zionism and Judaism: Ideology versus Faith
Resolving the Isreal-Palestine conflict requires understanding all sides of the matter, including the difference between Zionism and Judaism.
March 5, 2025